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Sambon-gumite (three step sparring):
From yoi (ready stance), both rei (bow), then attacker steps back to proper ma and begins
three un-controlled oi-zuki attacks. With third attack, defender counter attacks exactly
to vital point with control!
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Don't
show :
- anger
- fear
- pain
- injury
- frustration.
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Don't:
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Mr. ono (on the right) and his
partner demonstrate jodan sambon-gumite (pre-arranged sparring with three attacks to the
face). Animated from Karate-do Kyohan.
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IMPORTANT POINTS:
- Maintain realistic ma at all times
- Exert youself with seriousness to your utmost capability
- Counter attack must be capable of destroying opponent - but don't touch !
- Your eyes always to opponent's eyes.
- Kiai at exact moment technique is applied
- Never lose your composure or become otherwise unbalanced
- Unbalance your opponent
- Don't show your breathing except during kiai
- Zanshin (remaining mind) between bouts
- Keep fists tightly closed and chin down.
- Don't open your groin to opponent.
- Maintain a strong, low stance with strong hips going always into your
opponent
- Escape from the brink of death by a hair's breadth
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